Prevent Home and Tree Destruction with Ample Pruning this Fall.
Expert Tips on How and When to Prune in Atlanta.
Although the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina overshadows the devastation caused by the 1998 tornados here in Atlanta, memories are clear among Dunwoody area residents whose homes and properties were lost during that blustery fall over a decade ago.
In the fall, stormy weather is bound to return, and with it comes an expert's warning to prune trees methodically to prevent or minimize home and property damage. According to Barry Smith, owner of Arbor-Nomics Tree Service, Atlanta homeowners should survey their property for susceptibilities to heavy rains, tornados, lightning, and ice storms. States Barry, "Trees that have been properly pruned will survive better than unpruned trees during storms."
Your trees have had all spring and summer, with sun and an overabundance of rain, to grow. Take a look at them. Have the crowns of the trees gotten much thicker? Are the branches hanging down over your roof or against your house? Did the last few thunderstorms cause any breakage? Well, if so, then it might be time to consider pruning them this fall.
Here are some considerations and tips on tree pruning in Atlanta:
- Overall, trees should be pruned every two years. Pruning, in general, makes your trees healthier by getting rid of damaged or dead branches, increasing the air flow in the tree which decreases the number of insects and eliminating interior cross and rubbing branches so the energy goes to the exterior of the tree.
- Pine trees should be pruned in the cooler weather. Pruning cuts are actually injuries to a tree and, in the case of pines, there is less pine beetle activity in cooler weather, which is healthier for the tree.
- Bradford Pears are abundant in Atlanta and create problems for homeowners year round. They must be thinned out to get some of the weight out of the tree, which will prevent splitting.
- Pruned trees give your landscape and property a cleaner and neater look. Cutting lower limbs and/or thinning the interior of a tree allow sunlight to penetrate through its branches and helps grass under the tree grow.
- Call a reputable company with a certified arborist or a degreed forester. It's advisable that you choose a company with workers' compensation and general liability insurance.
The benefits of true pruning are many, but the most important benefit is to decrease the risk of potential home or property damage.
About Arbor-Nomics Tree
Arbor-Nomics Tree has been caring for trees in Atlanta for over decade and they've been given a "Best Pick" award for Tree Care in Atlanta by Home Reports™ eleven years in a row.
Their services include, but are not limited to, pruning, cabling, bracing, soil fertility, consultations, tree removal, stump grinding and wildlife and animal control. To find out more about the benefits of tree pruning, go to www.arbor-nomicstree.com or call Arbor-Nomics Tree at 770-368-0072.
About Barry Smith
Barry Smith is the owner of Arbor-Nomics Tree, a local Atlanta tree care company. He holds a Forestry degree from the University of Kentucky. Barry's tree care experience spans 21 years and he worked for several tree care companies in Lexington and Atlanta before becoming the owner of Arbor-Nomics Tree in Atlanta. He believes in tree preservation versus removal and respects the environment.
"I believe that trees help to maintain equilibrium in our environment and are very important to our survival."
You can write to Barry at barry@arbor-nomicstree.com.
